Question 1

Which of the following would violate ethical standards for psychological research?

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping participants' identities confidential 
B)  using another author's ideas in ones report without citing that author 
C)  deceiving participants about the purpose of a study 
D)  all of the above 
A)  keeping participants' identities confidential 
B)  using another author's ideas in ones report without citing that author 
C)  deceiving participants about the purpose of a study 
D)  all of the above B

Question 2

The __________ Act provides specific standards for the acquisition, housing, and care of animals in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  Animal Protection 
B)  Animal Shelter 
C)  Animal Safety 
D)  Animal Welfare 
A)  Animal Protection 
B)  Animal Shelter 
C)  Animal Safety 
D)  Animal Welfare D

Question 3

In Milgram's (1963) study of obedience, results showed that

Accepted Answer

A)  none of the participants were willing to shock the confederate. 
B)  most participants quit the study before it concluded. 
C)  most of the participants were willing to "shock" the confederate at the highest level. 
D)  all of the participants were willing to "shock" the confederate at the highest level. 
A)  none of the participants were willing to shock the confederate. 
B)  most participants quit the study before it concluded. 
C)  most of the participants were willing to "shock" the confederate at the highest level. 
D)  all of the participants were willing to "shock" the confederate at the highest level. C

Question 4

According to ethical guidelines, psychological studies can never involve deception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Debriefing means

Accepted Answer

A)  having participants read and sign a consent form before they participate. 
B)  showing that the benefits of a study outweigh the risks. 
C)  fully explaining the purpose of the study (including any deception that may have been involved) and providing an opportunity for participants to ask questions about the study. 
D)  telling the participants about the hypothesis of the study before they participate. 
A)  having participants read and sign a consent form before they participate. 
B)  showing that the benefits of a study outweigh the risks. 
C)  fully explaining the purpose of the study (including any deception that may have been involved) and providing an opportunity for participants to ask questions about the study. 
D)  telling the participants about the hypothesis of the study before they participate.

Question 6

Expedited studies need be reviewed by only _________ member of the IRB, which speeds the process of review.

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 7

In the Zimbardo (1973) prison study, the independent variable was

Accepted Answer

A)  being a prisoner. 
B)  being a guard. 
C)  role assignment (prisoner or guard). 
D)  behavior in the prison environment. 
A)  being a prisoner. 
B)  being a guard. 
C)  role assignment (prisoner or guard). 
D)  behavior in the prison environment.

Question 8

Animals are often used as subjects when study procedures are considered too invasive or difficult to conduct with human participants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As part of the respect for persons aspect of the Belmont Report, it is recommended that researchers

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce risks of harm. 
B)  include an informed consent process. 
C)  ensure that all groups of individuals can benefit from the research. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  reduce risks of harm. 
B)  include an informed consent process. 
C)  ensure that all groups of individuals can benefit from the research. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 10

The APA code was the first set of guidelines ever developed for research with human participants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Exempt studies are those studies that have the most amount of risk involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Plagiarism can be:

Accepted Answer

A)  neither intentional or unintentional 
B)  unintentional 
C)  intentional 
D)  intentional or unintentional 
A)  neither intentional or unintentional 
B)  unintentional 
C)  intentional 
D)  intentional or unintentional

Question 13

Describe three ethical guidelines that researchers must follow when conducting research with non-human animal subjects.

Accepted Answer

Answers may include justificat

Question 14

Studies with the highest amount of risk receive full review by the IRB, meaning that each member of the IRB will review the research proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Researchers must fully inform participants about all aspects of a study before consent is given for participation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Informed consent is an important element of this principle.

Accepted Answer

A)  beneficence 
B)  respect for persons 
C)  justice 
D)  harm reduction 
A)  beneficence 
B)  respect for persons 
C)  justice 
D)  harm reduction

Question 17

Researchers are responsible for ensuring that all participants have a fair chance of receiving potentially beneficial treatments in research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

About ____% of animal studies in psychology involve primates.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  20 
C)  40 
D)  50 
A)  5 
B)  20 
C)  40 
D)  50

Question 19

A risk-benefit analysis involves

Accepted Answer

A)  having participants read and sign a consent form before they participate. 
B)  showing that the benefits of a study outweigh the risks. 
C)  fully explaining the purpose of the study (including any deception that may have been involved) and providing an opportunity for participants to ask questions about the study. 
D)  telling the participants about the hypothesis of the study before they participate. 
A)  having participants read and sign a consent form before they participate. 
B)  showing that the benefits of a study outweigh the risks. 
C)  fully explaining the purpose of the study (including any deception that may have been involved) and providing an opportunity for participants to ask questions about the study. 
D)  telling the participants about the hypothesis of the study before they participate.

Question 20

According to ethical guidelines, at the end of their participation participants are often be fully informed as to the purpose of the study and given an explanation of any deception used in the study. This process is called

Accepted Answer

A)  dehoaxing. 
B)  desensitizing. 
C)  debriefing. 
D)  deflating. 
A)  dehoaxing. 
B)  desensitizing. 
C)  debriefing. 
D)  deflating.

Which of the following would violate ethical standards for psychological research?

The __________ Act provides specific standards for the acquisition, housing, and care of animals in the United States.

In Milgram's (1963) study of obedience, results showed that

According to ethical guidelines, psychological studies can never involve deception.

Debriefing means

Expedited studies need be reviewed by only _________ member of the IRB, which speeds the process of review.

In the Zimbardo (1973) prison study, the independent variable was

Animals are often used as subjects when study procedures are considered too invasive or difficult to conduct with human participants.

As part of the respect for persons aspect of the Belmont Report, it is recommended that researchers

The APA code was the first set of guidelines ever developed for research with human participants.

Exempt studies are those studies that have the most amount of risk involved.

Plagiarism can be:

Describe three ethical guidelines that researchers must follow when conducting research with non-human animal subjects.

Studies with the highest amount of risk receive full review by the IRB, meaning that each member of the IRB will review the research proposal.

Researchers must fully inform participants about all aspects of a study before consent is given for participation.

Informed consent is an important element of this principle.

Researchers are responsible for ensuring that all participants have a fair chance of receiving potentially beneficial treatments in research.

About ____% of animal studies in psychology involve primates.

A risk-benefit analysis involves

According to ethical guidelines, at the end of their participation participants are often be fully informed as to the purpose of the study and given an explanation of any deception used in the study. This process is called

Psychological Research: the Whys and Hows of the Scientific Method and Data

Developing a Research Question and Understanding Research Reports

Ethical Guidelines for Psychological Research

Probability and Sampling

Descriptive Statistics

Independent Variables and Validity in Research

One-Factor Experiments

Hypothesis-Testing Logic

Javascript: Arrays

One-Way Analysis of Variance

Correlation Tests and Simple Linear Regression

Chi-Square Tests

Multifactor Experiments

Filters

Exam 5: How Psychologists Use the Scientific Method: Data Collection Techniques and Research Designs

Which of the following would violate ethical standards for psychological research?

The __________ Act provides specific standards for the acquisition, housing, and care of animals in the United States.

In Milgram's (1963) study of obedience, results showed that

According to ethical guidelines, psychological studies can never involve deception.

Debriefing means

Expedited studies need be reviewed by only _________ member of the IRB, which speeds the process of review.

In the Zimbardo (1973) prison study, the independent variable was

Animals are often used as subjects when study procedures are considered too invasive or difficult to conduct with human participants.

As part of the respect for persons aspect of the Belmont Report, it is recommended that researchers

The APA code was the first set of guidelines ever developed for research with human participants.

Exempt studies are those studies that have the most amount of risk involved.

Plagiarism can be:

Describe three ethical guidelines that researchers must follow when conducting research with non-human animal subjects.

Studies with the highest amount of risk receive full review by the IRB, meaning that each member of the IRB will review the research proposal.

Researchers must fully inform participants about all aspects of a study before consent is given for participation.

Informed consent is an important element of this principle.

Researchers are responsible for ensuring that all participants have a fair chance of receiving potentially beneficial treatments in research.

About ____% of animal studies in psychology involve primates.

A risk-benefit analysis involves

According to ethical guidelines, at the end of their participation participants are often be fully informed as to the purpose of the study and given an explanation of any deception used in the study. This process is called

Psychological Research: the Whys and Hows of the Scientific Method and Data

Developing a Research Question and Understanding Research Reports

Ethical Guidelines for Psychological Research

Probability and Sampling

Descriptive Statistics

Independent Variables and Validity in Research

One-Factor Experiments

Hypothesis-Testing Logic

Javascript: Arrays

One-Way Analysis of Variance

Correlation Tests and Simple Linear Regression

Chi-Square Tests

Multifactor Experiments

Filters